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Chisinau City Center to Airport Transport

There are several transport alternatives from Chisinau city center to Chisinau International Airport, including public transport, taxi, rental car and private transfer.

Bus

Municipal public transport is the cheapest way to travel from central Chisinau to the airport. The average journey time is about 30-40 minutes.

• Trolleybus line 30: city center / Casa Presei / Ismail Street to Chisinau International Airport
• Bus line 33: central and Botanica-area stops with access toward the airport area

Airport Shuttle

Havas and Havabus are Turkish airport shuttle brands and do not operate in Chisinau. For a shuttle-style ride, check hotel shuttles or pre-booked airport minibus services. The average journey time is about 20-35 minutes.

• Central hotel pickup points
• Stefan cel Mare Boulevard area
• City center private shuttle meeting points

Taxi

Taxis and ride-hailing apps are available 24/7 from Chisinau city center to the airport. The average journey time is about 15-25 minutes, depending on traffic.

• Taxi from central hotels
• Ride-hailing from Stefan cel Mare Boulevard
• Taxi from the main city-center squares

Car Rental

Car rental is suitable for travelers who want flexibility before flying. Many companies have city-center offices and may offer airport drop-off.

• Pick up a rental car in central Chisinau
• Return the car at Chisinau International Airport
• Choose airport drop-off when booking

Transfer

A private airport transfer is the most convenient option for families, groups, late-night flights or heavy luggage. Advance booking is recommended for a fixed pickup time and price.

• Door-to-door pickup from the city center
• Meet-and-greet service at hotels or apartments
• Pre-booked vehicle with luggage space

Airport to Nizhny Novgorod City Center Transport

Travellers can get from Strigino - Nizhny Novgorod International Airport to Nizhny Novgorod city center by municipal bus, shuttle-style services, metro connections, taxi, rental car, or pre-booked private transfer.

Bus

Municipal buses depart from the airport stop outside the terminal and are the most budget-friendly way to reach central Nizhny Novgorod. Average travel time to central stops is about 40-70 minutes, depending on traffic and route.

• Bus 20: useful for central areas such as Ploshchad Minina i Pozharskogo, Ploshchad Revolyutsii, and Moskovsky railway station connections.
• Bus 50: connects the airport with Park Kultury metro station.
• Bus 56: links Strigino Airport with Avtozavodsky district and onward city connections.
• Bus 11: serves local districts and can be useful for onward transfers.

Airport Shuttle

Dedicated Havas/Havabus-branded shuttle service is not a standard fixed public route at Strigino Airport, but shuttle-style minibus, hotel, and travel-company transfers may operate for groups or pre-booked passengers. Average travel time to the city center is usually 35-55 minutes.

• Airport terminal pickup area.
• Moskovsky railway station area.
• Minin and Pozharsky Square.
• Central hotels near Bolshaya Pokrovskaya Street.

Metro Connection

There is no metro station inside Strigino Airport, but passengers can take a bus to Park Kultury metro station and continue by Metro Line 1 toward central Nizhny Novgorod, including Gorkovskaya station. Average total travel time is about 55-75 minutes.

• Bus 50 to Park Kultury metro station.
• Metro Line 1 from Park Kultury toward Gorkovskaya for the historic center.
• Use Moskovskaya station for railway-station connections.

Taxi

Taxis are available 24/7 at Strigino Airport and through major ride-hailing apps. A taxi from the airport to Nizhny Novgorod city center usually takes about 30-45 minutes, with longer journeys possible during peak traffic.

• Best for late-night arrivals or travellers with luggage.
• Typical drop-off areas include Bolshaya Pokrovskaya Street, Minin and Pozharsky Square, and Moskovsky railway station.

Car Rental

Car rental offices are available at the airport, with pickup usually arranged at or near the terminal exit. Driving from Strigino Airport to central Nizhny Novgorod normally takes about 30-45 minutes.

• Convenient for business trips, regional travel, or flexible sightseeing.
• Check parking rules in the city center before arrival.

Transfer

A private airport transfer is the most comfortable door-to-door option from Strigino Airport to Nizhny Novgorod city center. Booking in advance is recommended, especially for early-morning flights, family travel, large luggage, or arrivals during busy periods.

• Driver meets passengers at the arrivals area.
• Fixed destination to a hotel, apartment, railway station, or business address.
• Average travel time is about 30-45 minutes.